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Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The core mission of The Trustees is to protect special places across Massachusetts for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity. To date, The Trustees has helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are currently open to the public. With exceptional ecological, historical, and scenic value, The Trustees’ portfolio of properties encompasses seashore, woodlands, farmlands, gardens, as well as art and historical museums. The Trustees team provides loving care of the reservations, builds creative new programs to engage people, and shares its expertise with neighbors and partners across the state. The Opportunity The Trustees seeks an exceptional leader for the role of Chief Development Officer (CDO). Reporting to the President & CEO (CEO), the role provides cutting-edge, strategic leadership on Trustees development activities with an emphasis on building enduring partnerships. The role includes the following areas : Annual Fund Major Donors Corporate Foundation Public and Institutional Giving Legacy and Planned Gifts Governance Strategic Plan and Campaigns As a key member of the executive team, the Chief Development Officer will continue to diversify and increase The Trustees’ broad base of support across all philanthropic areas. The successful Chief Development Officer must strategically lead and foster new levels of donor engagement while continuing to build an organization-wide culture of philanthropy. The Chief Development Officer manages an overall staff of approximately 22, with the following direct reports : Director Annual Fund Director Governance and Signature Events MD Institutional Development MD Philanthropy Arts and Culture Senior Director Individual Giving The Trustees seeks an innovative Chief Development Officer who will not only build strategic partnerships but has deep experience in major gifts fundraising and managing relationships with current and prospective high-net-worth individual donors. They will also have a sophisticated understanding of building a high-impact, sustainable multi-year campaign. The successful candidate will have experience personally managing a portfolio of current and prospective individual donors at the highest levels of giving capacity, moving them through the stages of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. They will provide strategic guidance and mentorship to development staff, as appropriate, in managing their portfolios of current and prospective donors, especially high-net-worth individual donors, and corresponding initiatives for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The successful candidate will have experience personally managing a portfolio of current and prospective individual donors at the highest levels of giving capacity, moving them through the stages of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. They will provide strategic guidance and mentorship to development staff, as appropriate, in managing their portfolios of current and prospective donors, especially high-net-worth individual donors, and corresponding initiatives for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Candidate Profile As we embark on a comprehensive Strategic Plan with the focus of launching a new campaign, The Trustees seeks an exceptional fundraising leader who is deeply analytical with a strategic orientation and a knack for building strong relationships. The successful CDO will manage the Development Team to create and promote effective cultivation and solicitation opportunities that involve the CEO, members of the senior leadership team, Board, or other governance leaders, as well as other senior constituents. With a core emphasis on building meaningful partnerships, the CDO will manage connections between prospective and current donors and governance leaders, including prioritizing the latter’s role and involvement in development activities. The CDO will need to work with the Board of Directors and governance committees as needed. The CDO will be not only highly collaborative and results oriented but known as an inclusive leader of the highest integrity with a strong work ethic. They will build long-standing relationships, instilling confidence, and engendering much trust with all parties. The CDO will be an exceptionally passionate fundraising ambassador known for fostering a warm, engaging, productive, and fun environment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $280,000 - $340,000 with a generous benefits package. Contact Maureen Alphonse-Charles and Shelby Woods of Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role, please submit your materials by . All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

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